Jayden Daniels missed the Commanders' 41-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday after he sprained his knee in Week 2. Following Sunday's contest, Washington coach Dan Quinn said the quarterback was considered "day-to-day," essentially opening the possibility of him returning in Week 4.
Daniels made another step in that direction on Wednesday when he returned to practice for the first time since his injury. He was a limited participant. There's no official word on Daniels's availability for this upcoming Sunday's game vs. the Falcons, but so far, things are looking good.
Quinn gave more of an update during his Wednesday press conference.
"He'll continue his return to play process and you will see him out there today in limited fashion," Quinn said of Daniels. "We'll continue to rely on the medical team to fully clear him, but what I can say is man, he's doing everything you possibly can to get there."
Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels will practice today in a limited fashion.
— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) September 24, 2025
Terry McLaurin (quad) won’t practice today. Quinn says he’ll have an update on Friday on McLaurin’s game status pic.twitter.com/uar0US5vOc
Jayden Daniels Comments on Chances to Play in Week 4
When Daniels made his way to the podium on Wednesday, he was sporting a brace, something he's never worn in a game before. The quarterback said his availability is dependent on what the doctors decide when Sunday comes around. But, he said he got some runs in on Wednesday leading him to express that he's done "enough to feel good if I play on Sunday.”
How much running and cutting have you been able to do so far?
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 24, 2025
Jayden Daniels: “Enough to feel good if I play on Sunday.” pic.twitter.com/6nHtQWOPtL
In Daniels's absence, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to a 41-24 victory over the Raiders. He completed 15 of 21 passes for 207 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 40 yards and one touchdown.
If Daniels can't play in Week 4, Mariota will take the reins once again against Atlanta.
More NFL on Sports Illustrated
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Dan Quinn Updates Jayden Daniels's Status As Commanders QB Returns to Practice.
